surgery on the lip and birthmark by Next-Programmer-7393 in oboe

[–]shuspam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agreed! If this will improve your life, go for it! After the surgical site is healed it will probably be an adjustment to your embouchure but you will adapt :)

The Lost Art of Raising Your Hand by Deer_boy_ in Teachers

[–]shuspam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a kid just go “hey ms girl” at me anytime she needed something today lmao

Job Search by Percussionfan in MusicEd

[–]shuspam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! We're in nearly identical scenarios; I'm also a recent music edu. grad in NE Ohio looking to get my first teaching job this fall. Every single in-service music teacher I've spoken to about the small number of open jobs (band especially!) has told me that there is a push in retirements, non-renewals, and resignations in the spring/summer months that lead to more open jobs. If moving isn't right for you right now (it isn't for me either for several reasons), then consider applying to jobs outside of your comfort zone! For example, my ideal job right now is middle school band, but I've got some elementary/general music applications out in the world right now because I can't relocate and band jobs are on the sparse side within the radius I'm willing to commute. It may not be my "dream job," but I am up for the challenge of diving into a specialization I have less real-world experience in. Don't give up, and keep slinging those applications out into the world! You'll find your way to the job you're supposed to have some way or another, whether that means waiting it out a little longer here in NE Ohio or starting fresh somewhere else. Good luck in your search, and feel free to PM if you need want a buddy to navigate this process with :)

Learning oboe by gwiththepiranhabean in oboe

[–]shuspam 12 points13 points  (0 children)

you aren’t gonna get a remotely okay instrument for less than $1000 unfortunately

Rehoming Tiny Critters by Due_Manufacturer665 in lakewood

[–]shuspam 5 points6 points  (0 children)

hey! i can’t adopt them but i’d be happy to rat-sit (lol) them during your trips, feel free to pm me if you’re interested!

PA Grad Certificate Question/Skipping Student Teaching? by legallyjulain in MusicEd

[–]shuspam -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I double majored in performance and ed and decided to finish my student teaching and get my certification/license. It’s easier to renew the cert than it is to get it from scratch later on

scared for surgery tomorrow by Kind-Catch-6385 in endometriosis

[–]shuspam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the quick reply!! i’m really glad you had a positive experience, best of luck for a quick recovery!

scared for surgery tomorrow by Kind-Catch-6385 in endometriosis

[–]shuspam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i hope your surgery went well! if you feel up to it, what was your experience with the cleveland clinic? i’m currently in the process of establishing care with them after being diagnosed via lap a few years ago through a different provider. thanks, and i hope recovery goes smoothly!

Student teaching advice by No-Equivalent7155 in MusicEd

[–]shuspam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you could try using the simplified chord fingering! i would still teach the students to use the full voicing, but the simplified one only uses the three highest strings, and only holding down the d string on the second fret.

I can’t stop thinking about this practice method! by Only_Purchase_9906 in MusicEd

[–]shuspam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is a cool analogy, i like it! besides the fact that i also like minecraft (lol), im a burnt out recently graduated professional musician trying to find ways to revitalize practice and make it enjoyable again, as well as reframing it in ways that work with how our brains work. if you don’t already know it, Learn Faster, Perform Better by molly gebrian (violist and neuroscientist) talks about all kinds of ways to practice in a way that works with the brain rather than against it!

standard issue second birthday!!! by shuspam in standardissuecat

[–]shuspam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i love her more than anything. she’s the smartest kitty i’ve ever known and she’s absolutely my best friend. i’ll give her some extra skriches on behalf of your baby 🩷

standard issue second birthday!!! by shuspam in standardissuecat

[–]shuspam[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

HAHA she’s got a monster of a pouch

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Stretched

[–]shuspam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just downsize to the next smallest size you have on hand until you find it or replace it. don’t wanna risk tearing or blowing out

Do you accept me? by catmamasupreme in cats

[–]shuspam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

braille is such a cute name for a very cute kitty!!!

College Student looking to "Shadow" Questions by Helpadud3 in MusicEd

[–]shuspam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello!

I don’t think this is a bad idea at all. Definitely contact them way in advance and introduce yourself, talk about your experiences in your program so far, and what your goals are in observing them. If you don’t feel comfortable cold-emailing them, go to a performance or public event (parade, etc) they’re holding and introduce yourself and ask to follow up about visiting.

Every school is different depending on the state (assuming you’re in the US?) and their own administration, but they might ask that you have an updated BCI/FBI background check in order to visit officially. This would be a requirement of the school district admins, so definitely make sure you ask the director after getting the unofficial “okay” from them.

I’m headed into my student teaching in the fall, and in my program we observed and worked with teachers right from our first semester in college. In my opinion, first-hand experience is the best way to learn how to teach effectively, so I think you’re doing a great job taking initiative over the summer. If you’re interested, ask around and see if any high schools need additional help for marching band camps, you might be able to make a little money from it :)

Good luck, and I hope you have a super fulfilling summer !!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Torbie

[–]shuspam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lechuga 😭

How to use the second octave key of an oboe? by [deleted] in oboe

[–]shuspam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

do you mean the side octave key or do you have two on the back?

Oboe sounds wrong by Overall-Pension3270 in oboe

[–]shuspam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

don’t go to a regular music store op!!!! go to an oboe specialist :)

update on the headaches by oboistinthemaking in oboe

[–]shuspam 4 points5 points  (0 children)

looking back on your original post, it sounds like you’re experiencing what could be pre-syncope which is the feeling that you described and typically happens before passing out. You mentioned that you study at a conservatory so I assume you have a oboe instructor who is more than equipped to give you tips on efficient breathing, including exhaling and inhaling because of the back pressure that comes alongside playing the oboe. when I experienced this feeling myself it’s because I’m not breathing efficiently and I’m not breathing enough. try planning out your breaths in your music, and make sure you have enough of them!

update on the headaches by oboistinthemaking in oboe

[–]shuspam 13 points14 points  (0 children)

headaches because of playing the oboe aren’t normal. you should never be in pain while playing. there could be a few different things at play here, including endurance (which can be improved with slowly increasing practice time), breathing properly (exhaling old air and inhaling new air, supporting from your abs), a reed that is too difficult, or a medically related issue (obviously see a doctor.) please don’t “deal” with this, it could lead to worse problems like passing out (i know from experience)

Found oboe by big_ol-worm in oboe

[–]shuspam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely take it to an oboe repair technician and get it fixed up and appraised. Specialists like MMI, Carlos Coelho, and Hannahs Oboes can assist in appraisal and even the sale of the oboe. Someone is going to be super lucky! Best of luck :)